United States Drought Monitor

Map released: Thurs. December 5, 2019

Data valid: December 3, 2019 at 7 a.m. EST

Intensity:

None
D0 (Abnormally Dry)
D1 (Moderate Drought)
D2 (Severe Drought)
D3 (Extreme Drought)
D4 (Exceptional Drought)
No Data

Author(s):

Deborah Bathke, National Drought Mitigation Center

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

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Potential Impacts

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Category	Impact
D0	Creek flow is low
D1	More wildfires occur than normal
D1	Wildlife search for water
D2	Cotton is stressed; supplemental hay for cattle begins
	Burn bans expand
	Hydroelectric power output decreases; energy cost is high
	Ground is cracking, causing road damage
D3	Soybean yields are low
	Burn bans are implemented
	Surface water levels are low; boat ramps close
	Home foundations and walls crack
D4	Fire danger increases

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The U.S. Drought Monitor is produced through a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.